Instead of demolishing the building that adorns the city's seal, Jim and Gene Rounsavell want to restore it and turn it into a center for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries.

"History needs someone to take care of it, there are a lot of memories in that building," the Rounsavells said.

Restoring the building is a gesture that would be appreciated by many who live in the community.

"I actually think back to when my grandmother was a kid -- I wish there was a time machine. I would love to see it then," Gary Brown said.

The building, known as the Old Sylvan School House, was built in 1863.

When a new school was built in 1927, it was moved down the road to its current location, where it became a community club house.

It has aged over time.

"We're going to need volunteers and contractors that can help us -- for instance, there is a roof that has to be replaced," Rounsavell said.

Today, the building is privately owned. It's being sold by trustees who are descendants of the Van Meren Family, of Citrus Heights.

One of the trustees told KCRA 3 the family received estimates of $100,000 to $600,000 to bring the building up to code and restore it to its historic condition.

They appreciate the goal of the potential buyer.

Jim Rounsavell is the founder of a nonprofit organization called Veterans Golf Park for Disabled Vets.

The building would be an extension of that program, but golf would not take place on the site.

When veterans aren't using it, it would be available for community use.

Ultimately, the city planning commission would have to approve the plans.

"We will work with them any way we can to make it go," Rounsavell said.

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